Protecting families from contaminated food and water
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Protecting families from contaminated food and water
Salmonella infections often result from contaminated food that should never have reached consumers. If you or a loved one was diagnosed with Salmonella in Cleveland, call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online for a free consultation.
A National Track Record in Foodborne Illness Litigation
We have handled Salmonella cases across the country, including complex outbreaks.
Recognized for Taking on Powerful Defendants
Salmonella cases often involve well-funded corporations with established defense teams. Families trust us because of our history of standing up to those defendants and pursuing results instead of quick resolutions.
Focused Experience, Not General Injury Work
Our practice centers on food safety failures and have a deep understanding of how contamination occurs, how outbreaks are traced, and how liability is proven.
A Salmonella diagnosis alone does not establish legal responsibility. Successful claims require tracing the illness to a specific food item, location, or supplier and proving that a preventable failure caused the contamination. Evidence can disappear quickly, and responsible parties may shift blame. A Salmonella lawyer plays a critical role by:
Early legal action often determines whether a claim succeeds.
Liability depends on where the contamination occurred and who controlled the food at that stage. Potentially responsible parties include:
Restaurants and Food Service Establishments Liability
May be liable for improper storage, undercooking, cross-contamination, or unsafe handling practices.
Food Manufacturers and Distributors Liability
Can be held responsible for contaminated packaged foods placed into the marketplace.
Grocery Stores and Retailers Liability
May be liable for selling contaminated or recalled food products.
Farms and Suppliers Liability
Can be responsible if contamination occurred during growing, harvesting, processing, or transportation.
Multiple parties may share responsibility in a single case.
Ohio law provides several legal paths for holding businesses accountable when contaminated food causes illness.
Strict Product Liability
Ohio allows claims against manufacturers and sellers for products that are defective and unreasonably dangerous. Contaminated food may qualify as defective without proof of negligence under Ohio product liability law.
Negligence
A business may be liable when it fails to exercise reasonable care and that failure causes injury. Unsafe food handling, storage, or sanitation practices can support a negligence claim.
Breach of Implied Warranty
Ohio law recognizes an implied warranty that goods are “fit for the ordinary purposes for which such goods are used” (Ohio Rev. Code § 1302.27). Food contaminated with Salmonella may breach this warranty.
Wrongful Death
If a Salmonella infection results in death, surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim. Ohio law permits recovery when a death is caused by “a wrongful act, neglect, or default” of another (Ohio Rev. Code § 2125.01).
Statute of Limitations
Most personal injury claims in Ohio must be filed within two years of the date of injury (Ohio Rev. Code § 2305.10). Wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years from the date of death (Ohio Rev. Code § 2125.02).
Waiting too long can make it harder to prove responsibility and recover compensation. Call (833) 330-3663 or contact The Lange Law Firm, PLLC online to schedule a free consultation with a trusted Cleveland Salmonella lawyer.